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Noble County Non-Profits

This list of non-profit organizations serving Noble County, Indiana, is provided as a courtesy of Thrive Noble County. We make no claims that the list is complete or entirely accurate. If you are associated with an organization that is on this list, or should be listed, please Contact Us to provide appropriate updates. Thank you!

Title
Type
Mission
A Hope Chest
Social Services
(Furniture bank, operated by Common Grace Ministries)
Advance Rome City
Civic
To promote economic and tourism growth in the area, and to provide a forum for the public to discuss matters of revitalization and economic development.
Aging and In-Home Services
Social Services
To promote dignity, independence, and advocacy for all older adults, persons with disabilities, and their caregivers.
Albion Chamber of Commerce
Civic
To promote and develop the commerce and character of the Albion area, through a cooperative network of leadership and involvement of business, industry and the community at large. 
Albion Community Theatre (ACT)
Arts
To entertain and educate our community.
Albion Free Masons
Civic
To enhance and strengthen the character of the individual man by providing opportunities for fellowship, charity, and education.
Albion Harvest Fest
Civic
(local festival)
Albion Lions Club
Civic
To empower volunteers to serve their communities, meet humanitarian needs, encourage peace and promote international understanding through Lions clubs.
Albion Rotary Club
Civic
To provide service to others, promote integrity, and advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through its fellowship of business, professional, and community leaders.
Albion Volunteer Fire Department
Emergency Services
To serve the residents of the town of Albion and the adjacent areas by providing emergency fire, rescue, medical, hazardous material, fire prevention and any operation needed to support the safety, welfare and well being of the community. 
American Legion Post 240 Avilla
Veterans
To mentor youth and sponsor wholesome programs in our community, advocate patriotism and honor, promote strong national security, and commit to continued devotion to our fellow servicemembers and veterans.
American Legion Post 243 Ligonier
Veterans
To mentor youth and sponsor wholesome programs in our community, advocate patriotism and honor, promote strong national security, and commit to continued devotion to our fellow servicemembers and veterans.
American Legion Post 246 Albion
Veterans
To mentor youth and sponsor wholesome programs in our community, advocate patriotism and honor, promote strong national security, and commit to continued devotion to our fellow servicemembers and veterans.
American Legion Post 381 Rome City
Veterans
To mentor youth and sponsor wholesome programs in our community, advocate patriotism and honor, promote strong national security, and commit to continued devotion to our fellow servicemembers and veterans.
American Legion Post 86 Kendallville
Veterans
To mentor youth and sponsor wholesome programs in our community, advocate patriotism and honor, promote strong national security, and commit to continued devotion to our fellow servicemembers and veterans.
American Red Cross
Social Services
To prevent and alleviate human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors.​
Apple Tree Center
Youth
A place of mission, building a sense of community through outreach, education and service.
Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP) Northeast Indiana
Civic
To promote ethical fundraising and enhance the community while connecting and educating fundraising professionals.
Augusta Hills Learning, Recreation & Community Center
Civic
To provide an affordable, safe and accessible learning, recreation and community center for all ages and abilities.
Avilla Chamber of Commerce
Civic
To serve, lead, help to build, strengthen and represent the business community and advance its interests for the good of the entire region of Avilla and Noble County Indiana.
Avilla Food Pantry
Social Services
To feed the hungry
Avilla Free Masons
Civic
To enhance and strengthen the character of the individual man by providing opportunities for fellowship, charity, and education.
Avilla Freedom Festival
Civic
(Community festival)
Avilla Volunteer Fire Department
Emergency Services
(Volunteer fire protection services for the community of Ligonier, IN.)
Backwater Retriever Club
Animals
A group of enthusiasts who work together to improve their retrievers' abilities in the field as well as improve the future of the breeds through encouraging selective breeding practices.
Before Five
Youth
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Indiana
Youth
To help children realize their potential and build their futures.
Black Pine Animal Sanctuary
Animals
To provide refuge to displaced, captive-raised exotic animals for the REST of their lives, and to educate people about responsible animal care and conservation.
Boy Scouts of America
Youth
To train youth in responsible citizenship, character development, and self-reliance through participation in a wide range of outdoor activities, educational programs, and, at older age levels, career-oriented programs in partnership with community organizations.
Brightpoint
Social Services
To help communities, families, and individuals remove the causes and conditions of poverty.
Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana
Social Services
To enhance the quality of life of those affected by cancer by providing meaningful resources, information, and compassionate assistance.
Catholic Charities
Social Services
To provide service to people in need, to advocate for justice in social structures, and to call the entire church and other people of good will to do the same.
Center for Healthy Living
Social Services
We provide holistic health opportunities to help you enrich your mind, focus on your body, refresh your spirit and strengthen your community.
Central Noble Food Pantry
Social Services
(Food distribution services for the needy in the Albion community)
Chain O' Lakes Festival
Civic
(Community festival)
Chautauqua Festival
Civic
(Community festival)
Children First Center
Youth
Helping children and families become all they can be.
Civil War Round Table of Northeast Indiana
History
(Open to anyone who has an interest in learning more about U.S. Civil War history)
Club Recovery
Social Services
To provide a safe and secure meeting place for persons recovering from addictions and alcoholism.
Cole Center Family YMCA
Youth
To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.
Common Grace
Social Services
(Financial assistance, operated by Common Grace Ministries)
Common Grace Ministries
Social Services
Instill a sense of hope by providing spiritial materials and resources to help people make positive changes in their lives.
Community Foundation of Noble County
Philanthropic
To improve the quality of life in Noble County by serving as catalyst for positive change, enabling donors to carry out charitable intent, and making grants.
Community Harvest Food Wagon
Social Services
(Food pantry)
Conscious Community
Social Services
To make a difference in quality of life – one person at a time - creating a sustainable civilization of love, justice, abundance, and peace worldwide.
Courthouse Square Preservation Society
History
To promote the history and preservation of the Noble County Courthouse.
Cromwell Days
Civic
(Community festival)
Cromwell Free Masons
Civic
To enhance and strengthen the character of the individual man by providing opportunities for fellowship, charity, and education.
Cromwell Kimmell Lions Club
Civic
Crossroads United Way
Philanthropic
To enable people to work together creating a thriving and vibrant community for all; to fight for the education, health, and financial stability of every person to ensure a quality of life for all.
Daughters Of The American Revolution
History
To promote patriotism, preserve American history, and secure America's future through better education for children.
Dekko Foundation
Philanthropic
Fostering economic freedom through education.
Delta Theta Tau Sorority
Civic
A national women's organization dedicated to the helping of others.
Down Syndrome Association of Northeast Indiana (DSANI)
Social Services
To enhance the lives of popel living with down syndrome, advocate on their behalf, provide information and support to families and professionals, and promote acceptance and inclusion of people with Down syndrome in northeast Indiana.
Drug-Free Noble County
Social Services
To reduce the use and abuse of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs, primarily among youth in Noble County through education, enforcement, treatment, prevention, and coordination with other agencies.
Early Childhood Alliance
Youth
Building better futures for children.
Erin's House for Grieving Children
Youth
To provide support for children, teens, and their families who have experienced a death.
Eta Theta Chaper Kappa Kappa Kappa
Civic
Bringing women into close, unselfish relationship for the promotion of charity, culture and education.
Families For Freedom Limited
Veterans
(Military support group)
First Kids Cluster B
Youth
To help Hoosier families make sure their infants and toddlers receive services now to help them in the future.
Foundation For The Kendallville Public Library
Social Services
To improve the financial strength of the Kendallville Public Library.
Fraternal Order Of Eagles
Veterans
United fraternally in the spirit of liberty, truth, justice, and equality, to make human life more desirable by lessening its ills and promoting peace, prosperity, gladness and hope.
Fraternal Order Of Police
Social Services
We are committed to improving the working conditions of law enforcement officers and the safety of those we serve through education, legislation, information, community involvement, and employee representation
Friends Of The Noble County Public Library
Social Services
To provide the support the library needs to continue to offer its existing services and ensure the future expansion and growth in book collections, media collections, programs, and events for the library community.
Friends of the Kendallville Library
Social Services
To improve the quality and scope of the Kendallville Library's services.
Friendship Connection
Social Services
(Food pantry; operated by Common Grace Ministries)
Gamma Xi Chaper Kappa Kappa Kappa
Civic
Bringing women into close, unselfish relationship for the promotion of charity, culture and education.
Gaslight Playhouse
Arts
To: Present a wide range of theatrical productions, striving for premium quality; provide a hands-on learning approach in all aspects of theatre production and management; offer educational experiences in all aspects of theatre for youth and adults.
Green Township Community Center
Civic
(Community center)
Hand in Hand International Adoptions
Social Services
Because every child deserves a home.
Healthier Moms & Babies
Social Services
To reduce infant mortality and improve the outcome of pregnancy by offering health education and case management services to low-income, high-risk pregnant women and their families.
Helping Hands
Social Services
(Food and clothing pantry)
Heritage Station Museum
History
(Historical collection/museum)
Honor Flight of Northeast Indiana
Veterans
To transport America's Veterans to Washington DC to visit those memorials dedicated to honor the service and sacrifices of themselves and their friends. 
Humane Society Of Noble County
Animals
To provide shelter to stray, abandoned, and surrendered animals until a suitable home can be found; to never euthanize an animal for space; and to deliver programs that benefit both people and pets in Noble County.
Indiana Autism Speaks
Social Services
To ensure that every individual and every family affected by autism in the State of Indiana receives the high-quality services they deserve.
Indiana Fox Trotters Association Incorporated
Animals
We strive to provide activities for Fox Trotter owners in and around the state of Indiana while promoting the Missouri Foxtrotting horse.
Indiana Search And Response Team
Emergency Services
(Deployed at the request of law enforcement to aid in search and recovery operations.)
Junior Achievement of Northern Indiana
Youth
To inspire and prepare young people to succeed in a global economy.
Kendallville Apple Festival
Civic
(Community festival)
Kendallville Chamber of Commerce
Civic
To provide value in all chamber activities and programs; retain current membership, expand participation by members, and grow membership; provide strong, dedicated Board leadership and staff with measurable goals; develop strong partnerships that benefit the members and the community; continually strive to be an effective first stop for economic development and public relations for our membership and the community; remain fluid and responsive to business challenges and needs; focus on economic development through growth, education, and retention in all business sectors.
Kendallville Christmas Bureau
Social Services
Kendallville Daycare
Youth
To provide the care, nurturing, and guidance children need to thrive.
Kendallville Elks
Civic
To inculcate the principles of Charity, Justice, Brotherly Love and Fidelity; to recognize a belief in God; to promote the welfare and enhance the happiness of its Members; to quicken the spirit of American patriotism; to cultivate good fellowship; to perpetuate itself as a fraternal organization, and to provide for its government, the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks of the United States of America will serve the people and communities through benevolent programs, demonstrating that Elks Care and Elks Share.
Kendallville Free Masons
Civic
To enhance and strengthen the character of the individual man by providing opportunities for fellowship, charity, and education.
Kendallville Heritage Association
History
To preserve, honor and build upon the heritage of Kendallville.
Kendallville Housing Authority
Social Services
Section 8 Housing Voucher and Public Housing programs.
Kendallville Lions Club
Civic
To empower volunteers to serve their communities, meet humanitarian needs, encourage peace and promote international understanding through Lions clubs.
Kendallville Police Officers Benevolent Association
Social Services
Kendallville Rotary Club
Civic
To provide service to others, promote integrity, and advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through its fellowship of business, professional, and community leaders.
Kendallville Volunteer Fire Department
Emergency Services
To provide professional fire and rescue services to our community and to reduce the loss of life and property damage due to fire, accidents and environmental emergencies.
Kick the Addiction
Social Services
Helping addicts get the help they need.
Kid City
Youth
(An interactive learning fair for kids and families.)
Kimmell Baseball & Softball
Youth
(Youth sports league, Kimmell)
LTC Ombudsman Program
Social Services
To champion resident driven advocacy for long-term facility residents.
Life and Family Services
Social Services
To promote life, strengthen families and offer hope through God's love.
Light the Night - Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
Social Services
To cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma, and improve the quality of life of patients and their families.
Ligonier Chamber of Commerce
Civic
To support individuals and businesses that have an interest in Western Noble County through opportunities involving networking, resource connection, civic and social event promotion, and marketing of Ligonier Chamber of Commerce and community.
Ligonier Free Masons
Civic
To enhance and strengthen the character of the individual man by providing opportunities for fellowship, charity, and education.
Ligonier Historical Society
History
Ligonier Lions Club
Civic
To empower volunteers to serve their communities, meet humanitarian needs, encourage peace and promote international understanding through Lions clubs.
Ligonier Marshmallow Festival Inc
Civic
(Community festival)
Ligonier Rotary Club
Civic
To provide service to others, promote integrity, and advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through its fellowship of business, professional, and community leaders.
Ligonier Volunteer Fire Department
Emergency Services
(Volunteer fire protection services for the community of Ligonier, IN.)
Luckey Hospital Museum
History
(Historical museum collection)
Mental Health America of Northeast Indiana
Social Services
To promote the mental and emotional health of our community by offering advocacy, support services, education, and hope.
Mid-America Windmill Museum
History
To provide a museum to collect, display, preserve, and tell the story of wind power from its origination through the American Windmill to the present day.
Noble Area Soccer Association (NASA)
Youth
To facilitate personal development by providing a safe and fun environment for youth recreational soccer.
Noble County 4-H
Youth
To develop citizenship, leadership, responsibility and life skills of youth through experiential learning programs and a positive youth development approach.
Noble County Community Fair Corporation
Civic
To make significant contributions towards meeting the educational, cultural and recreational needs of Noble County residents, as well as visitors to the area, by providing facilities, opportunists and encouragement for the promotion of Agriculture, youth education, family and community activities and events.  
Noble County Concert Association
Arts
Providing artistic entertainment for Northeast Indiana.
Noble County Convention And Visitors Bureau
Civic
To promote tourism by connecting partners and events, developing unique assets and enriching visitors’ experiences in a way that contributes to economic growth.
Noble County Council On Aging
Social Services
To assist individuals to remain independent in the home of their choice with dignity, and prevent premature institutionalization by developing and administering Senior programs.
Noble County Crime Stoppers Program
Social Services
To obtain information on wanted, persons, crimes, and criminal activity.
Noble County Extension Homemakers
Civic
To strengthen families through continuing education, leadership development and volunteer community support.
Noble County Genealogical Society
History
To further the interest in genealogy and family history among the county citizens, and to make Noble County history available to all.
Noble County Historical Society
History
To collect, preserve and interpret historic artifacts, documents and photographs that are housed in the Old Jail Museum.
Noble County Master Gardener Association Incorporated
Civic
To teach people about growing plants and to more effectively provide plant-related information .
Noble County Miracle Tree
Social Services
To provide children from low income families of Noble County a with Christmas to remember.
Noble County Retired Teachers Association
Civic
Volunteering for communities and advancing local education initiatives.
Noble County Saddle Club
Animals
The objective of the Noble County Saddle Club is to unite the efforts of its members in the interest of education and good horsemanship while encouraging fellowship and providing activities that benefit the communty.
Noble County Suicide Prevention
Social Services
Noble County Suicide Awareness and Prevention is a coalition of concerned citizens and organizations working together to reduce the number of suicides and suicide attempts across Noble County and surrounding communities.
Noble County Young Professionals Network (YPN)
Civic
Provide networking among young professionals to build leadership, and strengthen our community by fostering a fun social atmosphere through organized activities and philanthropic outreach for now and generations to come.
Noble House
Social Services
To provide a safe and nurturing environment for individuals and families overcoming difficulties. We help those who wish to embark on a journey of rebuilding, learning and emerging. 
Noble Trails Inc
Civic
To promote the development of trails, connect communities, encourage healthy and active lifestyles, improve the quality of life, and provide opportunities to enjoy Indiana's natural beauty.
Northeast Indiana Local Food Network
Civic
To support the growth of a vibrant local food marketplace across Northeast Indiana, by increasing the visibility and economic opportunities for our region’s local food producers and businesses, so they can expand their sales both locally and beyond.
Northeast Indiana Youth Cheer
Youth
To teach kids in grades Kindergarten through 6th grade about cheer-leading.
Northeastern Center New Hope Clubhouse
Social Services
To help people get real jobs in the community.
Northeastern Indiana CASA
Social Services
To provide a voice for powerless children involved in judicial proceedings; advocate for their best interests; and stive to improve their circumstances and quality of life.
Northern Indiana Bluegrasss Association
Arts
To educate the public to, and promote the awareness of, Bluegrass and Old Time Country Music. 
Old Jail Museum
History
(Historical museum and collection)
Onion Days
Civic
(Community festival)
Operation Foundation
Civic
A volunteer cleanup and revitization effort focused primarily on the downtown and surrounding residential areas of Ligonier.
Parkview Noble Foundation
Philanthropic
The Foundations of Parkview Health inspire the generous spirit of our community that brings gifts of healing and comfort to everyone Parkview serves.
Restore Avilla
Civic
To improve and restore downtown Avilla, Indiana.
Road to Recovery
Social Services
To provide a safe and sober living environment in which individuals will have the opportunity to engage in programming with a focal point on recovery from addictions. Furthermore, we encourage the development of life skills and practical application of personal responsibility.
Rome City Chamber of Commerce
Civic
To promote the Rome City,  Sylvan and West Lakes Area as a great place to live and have a business.
Rome City-Brimfield Lions Club
Civic
To empower volunteers to serve their communities, meet humanitarian needs, encourage peace and promote international understanding through Lions clubs.
Run Hard Rest Well
Social Services
Introduce people to a transformative blueprint of work, rest, and rhythm; equip leaders to create an organizational culture that is vibrant, engaging, and sustainable; prepare people in high-stress professions to thrive - counteracting the destructive nature of overload.
Stone's Trace Historical Society
History
To give the past a future.
Stop Suicide Now
Social Services
To raise awareness and take action to STOP suicide.
Super Town of Albion Revitalization (S.T.A.R.) Team
Civic
To revitalize Albion's downtown square to be a community meeting place and a commercial center. 
Sweet Church Community Center
History
(Historical community center)
The Arc Noble County Foundations
Social Services
The Arc promotes and protects the human rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and actively supports their full inclusion and participation in the community throughout their lifetimes.
The Crew Youth Center
Youth
To foster youth development through relationship, education, and experience while modeling the love of Jesus Christ.
The Laotto-Swan Township Volunteer Fire Company
Emergency Services
To provide the best possible fire protection and medical care to the people that live, visit and travel through the area served by the LaOtto Volunteer Fire Department.
The Lutheran Foundation
Philanthropic
To demonstrate the compassion of Christ by promoting, improving, and enhancing the quality of life of the individuals, families, congregations, and communities whom it serves.
The Mom of an Addict
Social Services
Provide education and support to parents who have a child struggling with substance use disorder, have a child in recovery or have lost their child to this disease.
Theatre 33
Arts
To combine education and entertainment, acting and art, composition and construction, and technology and teamwork to teach not just the students but also the community an appreciation of all types of theatre.​
Thrive by Five
Youth
To help the community thrive by increasing access to and quality of child care in Noble County.
Toastmasters International
Civic
To provide a mutually supportive and positive learning environment in which every individual member has the opportunity to develop oral communication and leadership skills, which in turn foster self-confidence and personal growth.
Veterans Of Foreign Wars Post 4717 Wolf Lake
Veterans
To foster camaraderie among United States veterans of overseas conflicts. To serve our veterans, the military and our communities. To advocate on behalf of all veterans. 
Veterans of Foreign War Post 2749 Kendallville
Veterans
To foster camaraderie among United States veterans of overseas conflicts. To serve our veterans, the military and our communities. To advocate on behalf of all veterans. 
West Noble Food Clothing Pantry
Social Services
(Food and clothing pantry serving the Ligonier community)
YWCA Northeast Indiana
Social Services
To eliminate racism, empower women, and promote peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all.
Young Leaders of Northeast Indiana (YLNI)
Civic
To attract, develop and retain emerging leaders through community, professional and social engagement.
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